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Listen to interviews, features and community stories from the SBS Radio German program, including news from Australia and around the world. - Hören Sie Interviews, Reportagen und Geschichten...

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German Reporter Becomes First Non-Firefighter Featured in the Australian Firefighters Calendar - Deutscher Reporter als erster Nicht-Feuerwehrmann im Australian Firefighters Calendar

German reporter and TV presenter Olcay Özdemir was selected as the first non-firefighter ever to be selected for the Australian Firefighters...

00:20:43Nov 3, 2026

Election Day in the US: How much trust is left? - Wahltag in den USA: Wie viel Vertrauen bleibt?

The US midterm elections decide who controls Congress in Trump's last two years in office. While Trump is fighting for Republican turnout an...

00:06:44Nov 3, 2026

Can't afford to buy a home? You might just be better off - Mieten oder Kaufen? Das sagen die Experten

If you're one of the millions of Australians who rent because you can't afford to buy a home, you may be feeling like you're running behind...

00:09:44Nov 3, 2026

Meldungen des Tages, Dienstag 03.11.26

RBA erhöht Leitzins auf 4,85% / Hackerangriff auf europäische Supermärkte / Merz: Steinmeier-Nachfolge soll eine Frau sein / Zwischenwahlen...

00:03:35Nov 3, 2026

Meldungen des Tages, Montag 02.11.26

Dobrindt fordert harte Strafen nach Ausschreitungen bei Gen Z-Demonstrationen // Politiker verurteilen gewalttätige Proteste in Zürich // Ne...

00:03:15Nov 2, 2026

Why is the consumer price index being reweighted? - Warum wird der Verbraucherpreisindex neu gewichtet?

When the RBA decides on the cash rate tomorrow, it also looks at the consumer price index (CPI). It is considered one of the most important...

00:05:59Nov 2, 2026

Quantum research in Sydney: In search of fault-tolerant quantum computers - Quantenforschung in Sydney: Auf der Suche nach dem fehlertoleranten Quantencomputer

Quantum computers are extremely susceptible to errors. Sydney is researching new methods for error correction and refrigeration technology t...

00:07:19Nov 2, 2026

Meldungen des Tages, Freitag 30.10.26

14 Menschen bei Drohnenangriff in der Ukraine getötet/ vier Tanker in der Straße von Hormus in Brand geraten/ rechtsextremer österreichische...

00:03:55Oct 30, 2026

On gravel roads through outback Queensland - Auf Schotterpisten durch Outback Queensland

An old car, concern for gas, endless space and genuine friendship - SBS Audio German Executive Producer Benjamin Kanthak fulfills his dream...

00:09:59Oct 30, 2026

German, Australian, funny? Five comedians about German humor and clichés - Deutsch, australisch, lustig? Fünf Comedians über Humor und Klischees

Can Germans take a joke? Five comedians who performed at German Week in Melbourne set out to answer this age-old question. Shortly before ta...

00:05:08Oct 30, 2026

No prior experience required: Create art with live coding - Keine Vorkenntnisse nötig: Mit Live Coding Kunst erschaffen

Programming as an art form? At the Hyperspace Live Coding Festival in Melbourne, artists write their code live on stage and use it to create...

00:09:49Oct 30, 2026

Toilet Flush Hygiene: Surprising Results from a New Study - Wie hygienisch ist Ihre Toilettenspülung? Überraschende Erkenntnisse aus einer neuen Studie

How hygienic is your toilet flush really? A new meta-study examined the issue and uncovered a surprising finding that may change the way you...

00:07:13Oct 30, 2026

Meldungen des Tages, Donnerstag 29.10.26

Spanien: Drei Tage Staatstrauer nach Zugunglück / Leitzinserhöhung erwartet / ATO: Mängel im Plan zum Verbot von Kreditkartenzahlung / Parla...

00:03:35Oct 29, 2026

Who will head the UN? - Wer kommt an die Spitze der UN?

The term of office of UN Secretary-General António Guterres is ending in two months, but there is confusion behind the scenes about his succ...

00:06:46Oct 29, 2026

Does rising racism towards Indian Australians point to deeper issues? - SBS Examines: Rassismus gegen Menschen indischer Herkunft: ein tieferes Problem in Australien?

Many Australians of Indian origin say they’re being singled out and blamed for concerns around housing, jobs and immigration — from online c...

00:08:37Oct 28, 2026

Meldungen des Tages, Mittwoch 28.10.26

Israel: Keine Mehrheit bei Parlamentswahl / USA bieten Bolsonaro Visum an / Immer mehr online radikalisierte Kinder / EU plant Frontex-Ausba...

00:03:22Oct 28, 2026

Halloween, Reformation Day and All Saints Day — how does that go together? - Halloween, Reformationstag und Allerheiligen - wie passt das zusammen?

Halloween, Reformation Day and All Saints Day come together on the last weekend of this month. A huge religious constellation. Rev. Maria Ru...

00:08:01Oct 28, 2026

“The Sound of Music”: An Alpine-set film conquers the world, but not Austria - „The Sound of Music”: Ein Alpen-Film erobert die Welt, aber nicht Österreich

“The Sound of Music” is an audience favourite in Australia and became a five-Oscar-winning, worldwide success after its launch in 1965. But...

00:11:40Oct 27, 2026

Meldungen des Tages, Dienstag 27.10.26

SPD-Generalsekretär nennt Auftritt von Audi-Chef einen „Skandal” // Erstes AUKUS-Atom-U-Boot steht fest // Brasiliens Präsident Lula für vie...

00:03:18Oct 27, 2026

Power shift in Serbia: Who is behind the student list? - Machtwechsel in Serbien: Wer steckt hinter der Studentenliste?

For almost two years, students in Serbia have been protesting against Aleksandar Vučić's government and against corruption. They have now ac...

00:05:45Oct 27, 2026